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RA16 VCU

2016 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantDiesel post-2015 (Euro 6)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2016 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 39,430 miles on the clock, averaging 3,079 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI engine is known for dvsa/vosa recall data and audi a3 (8v) owner forums.

MOT & Mileage History for RA16 VCU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
39,430
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2019
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
3,079

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading39,430 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,057
Average per year3,079
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RA16 VCU 19k24k29k34k39k '19'26'23

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage39,430 miles
Since last MOT+3,057 miles
PASS
Mileage36,373 miles
Since last MOT+4,103 miles
PASS
Mileage32,270 miles
Since last MOT+4,123 miles
PASS
Mileage28,147 miles
Since last MOT+3,377 miles
PASS
Mileage24,770 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,769 miles
Since last MOT+2,426 miles
PASS
Mileage22,343 miles
Since last MOT+3,677 miles
PASS
Mileage18,666 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA16 VCU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About RA16 VCU

What car is RA16 VCU?

RA16 VCU is an grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2016.

What is the mileage of RA16 VCU?

The last recorded mileage for RA16 VCU was 39,430 miles, recorded on 30 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA16 VCU passed its MOT?

RA16 VCU has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 30 Mar 2026.

Is RA16 VCU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA16 VCU is likely ULEZ compliant. Diesel post-2015 (Euro 6). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is RA16 VCU?

RA16 VCU is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.